Mason Youths Demonstrate Home Projects At Club Meeting
The Harper club notes describe a November 13 home demonstration set at Mrs. J T Glass and Mrs. Fred Wedekind for mattress making and frame garden construction led by Miss Cornelia Faye Stewart. Open to members and interested residents with a noon covered dish luncheon and required thimble and heavy gloves for mattress help.
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Home Demonstration Club
J. T. Glass
Fred Wedekind
Cornelia Faye Stewart
Mason brothers show extra horse sense in cattle feeding
County Agent Frank Newsom praises the Grote 4-H steer operation noting the Mason Hereford influence. He highlights shade under a post oak arbor, automatic feeders, a knee high fence rail to protect coats, clean sand, and a precise diet mix of corn barley oats sweet feeds and cotton seed screenings with feed rations rotated every 30 days.
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San Angelo
Texas
Frank Newsom
Oliver Grote
Grote
Fort Worth
Newsom
Grote Pens
Lindbergh critics clash as Roosevelt speech stirs debate
The piece attacks Col. Lindbergh for anti foreign and pro U S views while praising his supporters and predicting his views will prove prescient. It notes Roosevelt neutrality rhetoric and warns against sacrificing American boys for foreign wars amid a civil service critique and local Texas political tensions. It discusses Culberson’s discharge and civil service need, then mocks Maverick and San Tone indictments, and ends with farm accident dangers and Red Cross safety efforts.
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U. S
Col
Billie Mitchell
Army
Col. Lindbergh
Mitchell
Col. Mitchell
Roosevelt
Chicago
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
Culberson
Olin Culberson
Charley Culberson
Railroad Commission
Jerry Sadler
Lon Smith
Sadler
Smith
Texas
Mr. Culberson
Maverick
Quinn
Indian Summer Origins Explained by Dr. Erl Bates
In a Detroit News feature Dr. Erl Bates of New York State College of Agriculture shares an Indian folklore explanation of Indian summer. He notes harvest activity by the good Indian, idle time by the lazy Indian, and a cycle sparked by Jack Frost, with the Great Spirit granting a "lazy farmer's chance" known to palefaces as Indian summer.
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Erl Bates
New York State College of Agriculture
Indian Folklore That Dr. Bates
Jack Frost
Lazybones
Detroit News
Truth or yarns in dies committee charges explored
The editorial urges careful fact finding on communist espionage allegations raised before the Dies committee. It warns against dismissing all claims while acknowledging potential truth and the danger of foreign agents in U S military and industry. It notes public testimony is incomplete and stresses vigilance.
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United States
Dies
Secret Police
Dies Committee
Washington
The Pen Supersedes the Sword War in Europe
A European conflict narrative shifts from martial clashes to diplomatic and informational measures as authorities weigh the impact of softer power tools over direct combat. The piece highlights evolving strategies and the balance between military action and political pressure in the broader war context.
Tax increases blamed for rising prices and living costs
The text argues that adding a Federal processing tax and a State tax would worsen food and clothing prices, urging decisive action against such taxes as burdens on the poor. It reflects a call to oppose rising costs and support economic relief measures.
Red Cross Membership Meeting Slated For Monday
A. D. Stahl county Red Cross chairman announces a county wide membership meeting on Monday November 6 at 730 P M in the district court room of the new Court House Fredericksburg Texas Supt S H Smyre Fredericksburg Public Schools will address the functions of the Red Cross Music by the Fredericksburg Junior Concert Band all Red Cross members and the public invited Also the Mecklenburg lodge Sons of Herman will hold Stiftungsfest with a dance November 12 at the lodge hall Texas Playboys to provide music
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A. D. Stahl
Gillespie County Red Cross Organization
New Court House
S. H. Smyre
Fredericksburg
Red Cross
Mecklenburg Lodge
Sons of Herman
Texas Playboys
Church Notice at Baptist Church Sunday School 10
H. H. Fairchild serves as Sunday School Superintendent and Mrs J E Sylvester leads Baptist Training Union. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. Come to the church where everyone is welcome.
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H. H. Fairchild
J. E. Sylvester
Baptist Training Union
Harper Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School at 2 00 p m each Sunday Preaching at 3 00 p m on the second third and fourth Sundays Epworth League and singing at 6 45 p m on the second third and fourth Sunday nights
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Epworth League
Catholic Church Sunday Mass Schedule and Club Meeting Info
Mass times are 10 o'clock Sundays with 8 30 and 10 o'clock on the third Sunday and greater feasts. Sunday School and societies meet after the 10 o'clock Mass. Reading Club resumes November 5 at 1 30 p m in the Church Hall. open to nonmembers. film strips and pictures used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Harper Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Notice
Harper Presbyterian Church invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10 a m under Chas Whitewood and preaching by Pastor A W Yell at 11 a m and 7 p m on November 5 1989.
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Whitewood
St James Lutheran Church Reopens Services
After a three month absence Pastor Walter C. Probst resumes Sunday services at 11 a m with 10 a m Sunday School. The church extends a cordial invitation to members and friends to attend the English service and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Lutheran Church
Walter C. Probst
Diplomatic struggles outpace battlefield in world war
Six weeks into the global conflict, observers note the war is defined more by diplomacy than combat. The piece cites Senator Borah calling the war a sham and delusion and highlights shifts with Hitler, Stalin, Turkey, and Western powers altering alignments. The central question remains what the fighting truly achieves.
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Europe
Borah
England
France
Adolf Hitler
Stalin
Russia
Germany
Herr Hitler
Turkey
Low cost electricity reaches 20000 in Central Texas
Austin reports that 20 000 more Central Texans will see lower energy bills as the Lower Colorado River Authority reduces rates for rural and small town customers in a 16 county area. The cuts follow earlier 37 percent residential and 20 percent industrial reductions in larger cities. Johnson cites new minimums of 1 25 and 15 kilowatt hour increases, with declines up to 43 percent for some groups. Rates take effect at the next billing date and apply to lines purchased from Texas Power and Light except areas around Austin sold to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Colorado River Authority
Texas Power and Light Company
Cong
Lyndon BR. Johnson
L.C.R.A
Colorado River
Johnson
Authority
L.c.ra
I.C.R.A
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Lower
Colorado River Electric Cooperative
Center Point
Legion
Johnson City
Lometa
Bertram
Buda
Manor
Martindale
Liberty Hill
Plum
West Point
Marble Falls
Blanco
Winchester
Paige
Lincoln
Ellinger
Fayetteville
Warrenton
New Uml
Burton
Carmine
Chapel Hill
Industry
Ingram
Hunt
Evant
Uhland
Dale Cedar Park
Leander
Mendoza
Niederwald
Reedville
Wimberley
Redwood
Staples
Lytton Springs
Red Rock
Fairchilds Visit Harper Amid Rich Valley Harvest
Mr and Mrs L W Fairchild of Quemada Valley tour Harper visiting relatives this week. Mr Fairchild reports valley conditions favorable with plentiful vegetables this season.
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L. W Fairchild
Quemada Valley
Harper
Cottle and Moweed Critic Travel to Cleed Croft
Mr and Mrs Cottle and Moweed Critic left Thursday for Cleed Croft New Mexico where they will visit Mr and Mes Mesen entine. Sr Calentine coeretes and Oliver tea farm near Cleed Croft.
Knopp H D Club Elects Officers
Knopp Home Demonstration Club members elect new officers at the meeting hosted by Miss Estha Barsch on October 24. Officers chosen include President Mrs. Max Kunz, Vice President Mrs. Edwin Durst, Secretary Mrs. Eddie Kramer, Council Delegate Mrs. Edward Itz, Parliamentarian Mrs. R. A. Klett, and Reporter Louise Krammer with Esther Warsch volunteering for the sick committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
W. J. Goodson
W. H. Stevens
Edwin Dittmar
Alby Frederick
L. A. Stevens
H. L. Stevens
Mart Stevens
J. C. Stevens
Pat Rogers
D. W. Duderstadt
Peril
W. R. Peril
J. O. Stevens
IL A Stevens
W H Stevens
J. E. Grinland
County Home Demonstration Council
County Home
R. T. Laurence
Robert Klett
Otto Dittmar
Mesdames Benno Eckert
Commissioners Court
Stewart
Ad. Lucas
Knopp Home Demonstration Club
Meebers
Estha Barsch
Max Kunz
Edwin Durst
Eddie Kramer
Edward Itz
R. A. Klett
Louise Krammer
Rheinhold Beyer
Eddie Schaefer
Esther Warsch
Mesdames Fd
Lucas
Rheinhold Oehler
Erwin Durst
Tillie Mohr
Louise Kramer
Fred Oehler
Cas. Barsch
Reverend Nixon Couples Visit and Sermons at Local Baptist
Rev and Mrs Frank Nixon of Mason visited Rev Nixon’s parents Mr and Mrs L D Nixon. He conducted services at the local Baptist church Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nixon
Mason
Rev. Nixon
L. D. Nixon
P T A Carnival Draws Bernhardt and Goehmann Families
Mrs. Peter Bernhardt along with Mr and Mrs Cheeter Bernhardt and Mr and Mrs Otto Goehmann attended a P T A carnival on Saturday. The event gathered local families for community activities and fundraising.
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Peter Bernhardt
Cheeter Bernhardt
Otto Goehmann
Veal Carving Noted By Local Worker J L Faria
J L Faria completed eight rock on the front of his veal with an anise appearance a curious local note describes a workshop task and its unusual result.
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J. L. Faria
Heart Attack Fatal To Prominent Citizen
Otto Kolmeier Fredericksburg hardware merchant died suddenly Thursday at 11 A M at 68 years 8 months 12 days after a heart attack at his Fast Main Street business He leaves a widow and two children Mrs Henry Lochte and Walter Kolmeier Frederickburg Funeral Saturday at 2 P M Schaetter s Funeral Home to City Cemetery with Rev Lindenberg officiating
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Otto Kolmeier
Fredericksburg
Fast Main Street
Henry Lochte
Walter Kolmeier
Schaetter
City Cemetery
Lindenberg
Henry Schaefer Dies at 85. local cafe proprietor
Henry Schaefer, owner of the Schaefer House and Cafe, died Thursday at 12 45 PM after a long illness. He was 85 years 9 months and 24 days old, born in Germany and came to America at age two and a half. Burial is set for Friday at 2 PM from Schaetter's Funeral Home with Berg officiating. Mrs Romilda Petermann attended the PTA Carnival Saturday.
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Henry Schaefer
Schaefer
Germany
America
Schaetter
Lindenberg
Halloween Carnival a Big Success for Harper PTA
The second annual Halloween carnival at St Anthony’s Church, led by the Harper PTA and the school board, crowned Queen Doris Whitworth and King Charles Donald Smith. Crowds enjoyed Donkey Baseball, fortune telling, house of horrors, boxing, and a barbecue, with loot donated by local merchants. Net proceeds exceeded $200 for school needs.
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Harper P.T. A
Doris Whitworth
Charles Donald Smith
Duchesses
Eula Lee Sylvester
Raymond Parker
Doris Hopf
Freddie Tatsch
Janice Harper
Robert Kensing
Bonnie Lee Walker
Max Wayne Hopf
Antoinette Parker
la von Parker
Ronny Cosper
Wyatt Lennon
Hazel Anderagg
Elmer Lange
Harold Boyd Smith
Perry Cosper
Tommy Harlan
Vola Dell Sageser
Joan Kaiser
T. F. Hoffman, Jr
Crowner
Hubert Rahe
Ip.t. A
Board of Trustees
Carper
Fiedler’s
Chas
Bein
Otto Rahe
Floyd's
Pete Badhge
Wallace Brown
Sageser
Texaco
Reed
Max Lunie
Sinclair
City Drug
Fred Wedekind
Red & White
Robert
Kary
Claud
Anderegg
Conoco
Suenger & Ochs
Stehling Bros
City Furniture Co
Sanitary Market
Hollenburg Drug
Dooley’s Central Power & Light Co
Keidel Drug Co
San Antonio
Wolf and Marks
Household Furniture Co
Walker Furniture Co
Aztec Furniture Co
Stowers Furniture Co
Magtolla Finance Co
Bell Jewelry
Juske's
Virginia Care Store
Sommers Drug Co
Richbrook
Chili And Tamale Supper At St. Mary's School
St Marys School Auxiliary hosts chili and tamale supper in the school basement on Wednesday evening November 8 at 6 p.m. The menu includes sandwiches cake coffee and home made candy with various forms of entertainment. Everyone is invited to attend.
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St. Mary's School
Cadets Train To Wear Wings At Air School
The group of Flying Cadets at Mananiee Field Tenet Bowee oo Pe pee nee peeetion prepares for parachute and aviation training at Army Corps Primary Flying School. Cadets and instructors wear issued gear as training emphasizes safety and regulations.
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Mananiee Field
Tenet
Bowee
Army Corps
Uncle Sam's
West Point of the Air
Ena
Army
Waining
Harper P T A and Trustees Thank Carnival Helpers
The Harper P T A and Board of Trustees express gratitude to contributors and patrons of their dinner and Halloween carnival held last Saturday. They acknowledge W E Fletcher president Otto Rahe chair E O Larkin and Pete J Paethge for assistance and oversee Kerrville business on Monday.
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Harper P.-T. A
Board of Trustees
Harper P.T
E. O. Larkin
Pete J. Paethge
Otto Rahe
Kerrville
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Klein
Council
Bill Gray
Geo. W. Winningham
American Red Cross
S. A. Evening News
Edwin Hopf
J. A. Peril
Our City
First Baptist Church
the Friendly Church
Harper Methodist Church
S.C.R.A
Lyndon Johnson
Romilda Petermann
Hallowe’en Carnival
Heaven
Hell
St. Anthony's Church
St. Mary’s School
The
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Louis Grosenbacher
Charles Coffey
N. A. ‘Thurman
Raus
ST Rae
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